Arts Learning
ACHF Arts Education
I will teach clay classes at five senior communities where no other clay arts learning is offered. At my new partner sites I will survey learners and staff to establish that clay arts learning is new. I will record class attendance at all communities for new and repeat learners. 2: I will eliminate any barriers to participation by bringing the entire arts learning experience and all supplies for clay artmaking onsite. Learners will be surveyed about ease of participation and accessibility throughout the project. Attendance will be recorded in class logs for new and repeat learners and those with special needs.
Feigenbaum taught clay classes at five Southwest Metro senior communities in which no clay arts learning was previously offered. To determine the degree to which the project achieved this proposed outcome, class attendance was tracked at each of the five communities during the project year. The art exhibit at the Eden Prairie Library was held for the community for the second year. The library tracked the number of patrons visiting on a daily basis. Viewers at the library show provided comments in log books. The library staff provided additional comments about the public's positive response to the artwork and the library's hosting of the exhibit. 2: Feigenbaum eliminated barriers to arts learners' participation by bringing the clay arts learning experience directly to their senior living communities. Attendance and learner engagement were recorded in each class. Oral interviews confirmed the learners' ease of participation and class accessibility. The date and time of the next class were announced; learners noted the schedule in personal calendars. Classes were listed in monthly newsletters and weekly notices. Sites posted monthly flyers provided by Feigenbaum. If needed, staff contacted learners to remind them to attend. Caregivers also brought learners to class, further eliminating barriers to participation.
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